Forklift Operators for hire in San Francisco, CA
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Lift Truck
- 10%
- Forklift
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 90%
- Associate's degree
- 5%
- Doctorate
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Tesla
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,385 profiles for Forklift Operators in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Oct 30, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $58,903 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,927 – $69,494 yearly
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Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPesticide Applicator's LicenseFood Handler CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator/Material Handler
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCargo Handler forklift operator
Emeryville, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsForklift Operator
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftInventory ControlInventory ManagementMaterials HandlingOrder Selector/Forklift Operator/Loader
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFedex Ship ManagerAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrder Selector/Forklift Operator/Loader
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a forklift operator role?
The average time to fill a forklift operator role is 46 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do forklift operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a forklift operator include: lift truck, forklift and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: order selector/forklift operator/loader, warehouse worker/forklift operator and forklift operator/material handler.
What level of education is common for a forklift operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a forklift operator in San Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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